Darwin - Snowflakes
Explore four different methods to see which melts ice the fastest
Mission: Mix Impossible!
Eric learns that oil and vinegar don't mix very well because they have different densities. He experiments to find out more about them.
Soapy Sailing
Eric makes a model boat using soap as fuel. The boat moves because the soap breaks the surface tension of the water, moving it forward.
Macro-germs
Eric does an experiment to show how easy it is to spread bacteria if you don't wash your hands.
Kite Shenanigans
Eric builds a new kite. He makes sure it is symmetrical – both sides are exactly the same – as that helps kites fly and stay balanced.
Fossil Finds
Eric learns that fossils are like fingerprints left behind by prehistoric plants or animals. He makes some modern-day fossils.
Eric Makes Paper!
Eric learns how to make a beautiful sheet of recycled paper. He finds out what people used to write on before paper was invented.
Super chutes!
Eric makes a parachute that will slow down a falling egg just enough, so it doesn’t get smashed when it hits the ground.
Neurons, Neurons, Neurons!